Local Obituaries for Belton, Texas & Bell County

Nov 25, 2020

Johnny Lee Narvaiz, 67, of Belton passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his home in Belton.

No services are planned at this time.

Johnny was born on February 20, 1953 in Temple to Mariano and Mary (Luna) Narvaiz. He grew up in Belton and attended schools there. He began a long career working...

Nov 23, 2020

Vernon D. Holleman, MD, of Temple, an exceptional physician with more than 60 years of service to Temple and Central Texas who was beloved by his patients, passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. He was 89. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Dr. Holleman was born October 1, 1931, in Brownwood, the...

Nov 21, 2020

Alexis Shaneal Keller was born on March 26, 1984, in Temple, Texas. She is the daughter of Robby Keller and Mona Fitch. Alexis spent most of her youth growing up in the city of Waco. She was a Midway High School graduate and later obtained her Associates degree from McLennan Community College in Waco..

Alexis was a...

Nov 21, 2020

Annell Lueck Kelton, 84, of Little River Academy, died November 21, 2020, in a Temple Hospital.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Kelton was born June 27, 1936 in Temple, the daughter of Henry and Johnnie (Elliott) Lueck.  She was a  graduate of Belton High School where she was a cheerleader and  elected Miss...

Nov 18, 2020

Diana Darlene (Tolan) Rutan was born April 7, 1944 in Dallas, Texas and passed away November 18, 2020 in Temple, Texas at age 76. A celebration of life may be held later in 2021.

Darlene graduated from high school in Grapevine, Texas. She wanted to be independent of her family and start leading her own life, so...

Nov 17, 2020

Judy Beth (McDaniel) Knox, 69, of Holland and formerly of Belton passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at a Temple care facility.

A visitation for Judy will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 5-7 PM at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.

Judy was born on May 19, 1951 in Weslaco, Texas to...

Nov 11, 2020

Melinda Kay (Pitt) Newman, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and most importantly a follower of Christ Jesus left Temple, TX on November 11th, 2020 to live with Lord Jesus. Brain cancer helped to fold up her earthly tent, but she is not dead, she is awaiting her new body with the other believers that have gone before her.  People...

Nov 10, 2020

John Roland Murphy, 94, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020. He had a long and wonderful life. John R. was born in Flint, Michigan on July 28 th , 1926 to John Murphy Sr. and Eleanor Boberg Murphy.

John is survived by Eavia Oliver Murphy, his lovely wife of 67 years.

Mr. Murphy is...

Nov 9, 2020

Maria Antonia Garza, 97, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at a Temple nursing home.

Graveside services for Maria will be held on Monday,...

Nov 7, 2020

Carlos Antonio Guzman, 37, of Rogers passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Kansas.

Funeral services for Carlos will be 10 Am Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Rev. Mike Baggerly officiating. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery.

Carlos was born August 14, 1983 in Queretaro, Mexico...

Nov 3, 2020

Erwin Lloyd Emery, 72, of Madison, Maine, died November 3, 2020 in Holland, Texas.

Services will be held at a later date.

Erwin was born June 4, 1948 in Waterville, Maine to Erwin and Madolin (Soul) Emery. He joined the United States Army in 1968 and fought in the Vietnam War. He later married Shirley...

Nov 2, 2020

Alondra Ines Garcia

Our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend, Alondra Ines Garcia, went to be with our heavenly Father unexpectedly on Monday November 2 nd in Copperas Cove.

Alondra came into the world on February 27, 1996 to her parents Carmela Guardiola Garcia and Arnulfo Garcia in College Station.

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Nov 2, 2020

Services for David Ernest Zavala, 28, of Belton will be 10:00 Am Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Dossman Funeral Home with Pastor Ernest Minor Officiating. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery. David passed away on November 2, 2020 in Belton. He was born in Temple, Texas on January 31, 1992. Mr. Zavala worked for Zavala Excavation as an...

Nov 1, 2020

Teresa Ann (Russell) Berrios, 71, of Killeen passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at a Copperas Cove Nursing Home.

No local services are planned at this time.

Teresa was born on May 2, 1949 at then Camp Campbell, Kentucky to Arthur L. and Frances L. (Morris) Russell. She grew up in several different areas...

Nov 1, 2020

Peter Alexander Hall, our beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, and boyfriend has left us for his final journey to meet God. Peter was born in Belleville, Illinois on July 11th, 1991 to the happiness of his mother and father, Shari and Jeff, and sister Sara. He grew up in Columbia, Illinois with Sara and brother Hank, sharing his...

Oct 22, 2020

Odessa Miller Dean, went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on October 22, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Odessa Henrietta Miller Dean was born on January 27, 1945 to Otis Henry and Ardella Miller. She was one of 13 children born to Otis and Ardella and later one of 14 children when Otis adopted Kyle...

Oct 21, 2020

Graveside service for Michael Kelly (Mike) Gunter will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Salado Cemetery, with Mickey Blanks officiating.

Mike was born on April 21, 1955 in Temple, TX, the son of Orville and Louise Gunter of Rogers, TX.

He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Cornelius) on May 28, 1977...

Oct 20, 2020

Patricia Jean (Gaither) Green Carpenter, 91, of Belton passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at a Belton care facility.

Graveside services for Mrs. Carpenter will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM at North Belton Cemetery in Belton with Rev. Andy Davis officiating.

Pat was born on December 28, 1928 in...

Oct 17, 2020

Oscar Cavazos, 69 of Killeen passed away on Friday, October 17, 2020 at Baylor-Scott and White Hospital in Temple.

Funeral Services for Oscar will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. The Service will be live-streamed and can be viewed by visiting dossmanfh.com. A visitation will be held...

Oct 14, 2020

Hilda Elizabeth (Riedel) Metz, 81, of Belton and formerly of Santa Rosa, California passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at an assisted living center in Belton.

Services will take place at a later date in California.

Hilda was born on December 10, 1938 in El Cerrito, California to Kurt and Pauline (Unger) Riedel. She...